Cooroibah

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than both Queensland and Australia. About 19.6% of the population are seniors, and there is a higher proportion of children under 15 than in most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common. While 18.2% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 6.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and very few people here speak little or no English.

Nearly half the population (48.3%) report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.7%.

Higher education is less common here, with only 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. About 53% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,639, which is about the same as the state figure. However, typical personal income of $660 is a little below the national average of $805.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 30.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 10.2% of residents have a mental health condition.

Unpaid work is very common in Cooroibah, with a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing significant housework compared to most areas.

First Nations residents in Cooroibah have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 77.3%, which is far above the national figure. The community also has an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, and the area is dominated by couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 89.4% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, while 42% of homes are owned outright.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.9% of homes having no vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes available in the area.

About 34.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5% of the population.

Full-time employment is far below the state average at 45.5%. Common industries for local workers include construction and health care.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.